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pecuniumPercocet is better than Vicodin. It has side effects, but the pain pretty much goes away. Also, if I am active, have someone to physically talk to, the side effects seem to abate, which was not the case with the vicodin.
We'll put that in the win column.
Pain, in general, is fading. This is in keeping with general reports. I don't expect the level of reduction to continue at this rate, but even if it levels off at the present level, life won't be too bad, because the present drugs are adequate to contain it. If, as I assume, it levels off someplace a bit more comfortable then here, I can probably cope.
Cope is, sadly the way of the world. I am not supposed to use pain relievers, in general, because of the interactions with my Etodolac. This puts me in a bit of a bind, because one heals more quickly when one is not in pain, but I don't want percocet to become a steady resident in my body chemistry.
Pending how that settles out, we'll put that in the draw column.
Crutches: Nuisance. I am starting to get a blister. I bought some bike gloves today at the PX in the VA. The left one fits just fine,the right not so much. At present a draw. They will prevent the incipient blisters I'm feeling, but a trip to REI to get some which fit is in order.
The Couch: For the nonce it's adequate, but I don't want to camp here for the next six weeks. It's not fair to Les, it's going to get right tiresome for me. At the moment (with no one else in the house) it's a win. Easy access to the kitchen, convenient storage of crutches, easy access to the outdoors/fresh air.
Butladymondegreen is coming to visit, and it won't sleep two. In short order it will make me feel not so much empowered as helpless. Arranging my bed so I can function out of it, with crutches needs to happen. I'm going to be spending more of my time in the living room, until I get the cast off, but I don't have to live here.
The VA is in the win column, even if the ways things are being done is less easy than I might like. I have an open app't Monday to get evaluated for the prosthetic aid I want. I have to see an orthopedist to make sure it won't be adverse to my recovery, but I don't have to wait weeks to see one.
My friends.... for the WIN. Les put up a post asking if anyone was willing to help out this weekend, as he is out of town. I got a ride to the VA today, for my eye exam. I had two people offer to take me.
savorie and djdigit lent me their microwave. djdigit took me to the orthopedist yesterday (and took the photo of my naked leg). klrmn came by with dinner and some chicken soup for later. She and savorie are going to come look in on me in the tomorrow and Saturday.
Another friend has been kind enough to order the vacuum sleeve I was talking about.
Information on meds, hairwashing, and general cope has been provided. Maia called and we talked for more than an hour about my foot, coping, and general stuff.
I am home by myself, but have rarely felt less alone.
We'll put that in the win column.
Pain, in general, is fading. This is in keeping with general reports. I don't expect the level of reduction to continue at this rate, but even if it levels off at the present level, life won't be too bad, because the present drugs are adequate to contain it. If, as I assume, it levels off someplace a bit more comfortable then here, I can probably cope.
Cope is, sadly the way of the world. I am not supposed to use pain relievers, in general, because of the interactions with my Etodolac. This puts me in a bit of a bind, because one heals more quickly when one is not in pain, but I don't want percocet to become a steady resident in my body chemistry.
Pending how that settles out, we'll put that in the draw column.
Crutches: Nuisance. I am starting to get a blister. I bought some bike gloves today at the PX in the VA. The left one fits just fine,the right not so much. At present a draw. They will prevent the incipient blisters I'm feeling, but a trip to REI to get some which fit is in order.
The Couch: For the nonce it's adequate, but I don't want to camp here for the next six weeks. It's not fair to Les, it's going to get right tiresome for me. At the moment (with no one else in the house) it's a win. Easy access to the kitchen, convenient storage of crutches, easy access to the outdoors/fresh air.
But
ladymondegreen is coming to visit, and it won't sleep two. In short order it will make me feel not so much empowered as helpless. Arranging my bed so I can function out of it, with crutches needs to happen. I'm going to be spending more of my time in the living room, until I get the cast off, but I don't have to live here.The VA is in the win column, even if the ways things are being done is less easy than I might like. I have an open app't Monday to get evaluated for the prosthetic aid I want. I have to see an orthopedist to make sure it won't be adverse to my recovery, but I don't have to wait weeks to see one.
My friends.... for the WIN. Les put up a post asking if anyone was willing to help out this weekend, as he is out of town. I got a ride to the VA today, for my eye exam. I had two people offer to take me.
savorie and djdigit lent me their microwave. djdigit took me to the orthopedist yesterday (and took the photo of my naked leg). klrmn came by with dinner and some chicken soup for later. She and savorie are going to come look in on me in the tomorrow and Saturday.Another friend has been kind enough to order the vacuum sleeve I was talking about.
Information on meds, hairwashing, and general cope has been provided. Maia called and we talked for more than an hour about my foot, coping, and general stuff.
I am home by myself, but have rarely felt less alone.
